About the project
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Construction is planned for Highway 61 in Two Harbors for 2027 and 2028. This project has been in development since 2018 and is currently in final design. Some utility work will occur in 2026.
Summary of work
The final corridor plan has a number of new features. Some of the highlights include
- Left turn from Scenic Drive to Hwy 61 will be closed
- Multi-use trail from Scenic Drive into town separated from the roadway
- Roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 61 and 7th Avenue
- Multiple protected pedestrian crossing refuges and sidewalk improvements
- Roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 61 and 11th Street
- Retain existing traffic signal at the intersections of Hwy 61 with 4th Street, 6th Street, and 7th Street
- Park Road intersection improvements
- Trail connections to the Gitchi Gami Trail
